Moxa demonstrates simple and secure factory automation at SPS 2024

Smart Switches for Seamless and Secure Network Automation

Moxa’s SDS-3000/G3000 smart switches are tailored for users seeking to transition from unmanaged to managed switches while maintaining ease of use. These switches support widely-used industrial protocols like PROFINET, Modbus, and EtherNet/IP, allowing for smooth integration into existing network architectures. With advanced security features, such as VLAN support and port control, the switches ensure that networks are not only easy to set up but also secure to operate and monitor.

The SDS Series switches, available in compact designs with 6, 10, and 12-port options, are ideal for space-constrained environments like control cabinets. These models join the existing range, which includes 8- and 16-port versions, offering scalable solutions to meet diverse networking needs.

Enhanced Security for Managed Switches with MX-NOS Firmware 4.0

Moxa’s EDS-4000/G4000 Series Layer 2 managed switches are known for their reliability, network redundancy, and robust safety features. These switches meet key industrial certifications, including IEC 62443-4-2 Security Level 2, NEMA TS2, EN 50121-4, IEC 61850-3/IEEE 1613 Class 1, DNV, and ATEX, Class I Division 2, making them suitable for mission-critical applications.

The latest addition to this series is support for MX-NOS firmware version 4.0, which enhances the switches with new safety and diagnostic features, as well as future-proofing capabilities. MX-NOS allows users to extend functionality over the device's lifecycle, ensuring adaptability to evolving network requirements. It also streamlines usability with consistent functionality and an intuitive interface design. Developed in compliance with IEC 62443 standards, MX-NOS meets the highest levels of quality and security.

Key New Features of MX-NOS 4.0:

• Safety Functions: DHCP snooping for enhanced security
• Diagnostic Features: User-defined fiber checks and RSPAN port mirroring
• Enhanced Capabilities: MRP for network redundancy, support for Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, and PROFINET, and IEEE 1588 PTP for time synchronization

Discover More at SPS 2024

Visitors to SPS 2024 will have the opportunity to explore these advanced network solutions and learn more about Moxa’s commitment to secure and reliable industrial automation. Moxa’s solutions are designed with "secure by design" principles, incorporating distributed OT intrusion prevention and meeting IEC 62443 4-2 standards to safeguard critical industrial networks from cyber threats.

About Moxa’s Secure Network Solutions

Moxa is dedicated to advancing secure, reliable networking solutions that proactively protect OT environments from cyber threats. With over 35 years of industry experience, Moxa has connected more than 94 million devices globally, offering robust networking solutions and support to industrial communication infrastructures.

To learn more about Moxa’s secure networking offerings, visit the Moxa Secure Networking Microsite.

About Moxa

Moxa is a global leader in industrial computing, edge connectivity, and network infrastructure solutions, driving connectivity for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). With a presence in over 80 countries and a distribution network that spans the globe, Moxa delivers reliable, innovative networking solutions that add long-term value to industrial communication infrastructures.

For more information, visit www.moxa.com and www.moxa-europe.com.